US trade chief seeks supply chain redesign to boost resilience
Global supply chains need to be redesigned to boost their resilience, US Trade Representative Katherine Tai is expected to say Thursday, stressing that this is "vital for greater national and economic security."
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Scheffler, Rahm set for early charges as US Open tees off
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Jon Rahm were set for early starts as Thursday's first round of the 123rd US Open began at Los Angeles Country Club.
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Gales lash India and Pakistan coast as Cyclone Biparjoy hits
Howling gales and crashing waves pounded the coastline of India and Pakistan on Thursday as Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall, with more than 175,000 people fleeing the storm's predicted path.
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Stocks wobble after ECB raises rates, lowers growth forecast
Stock markets wavered Thursday as the European Central Bank raised interest rates to a 22-year high, a day after the Federal Reserve signalled it would resume raising borrowing costs after a pause.
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Actor Gerard Depardieu selling art collection
French actor Gerard Depardieu, who faces mounting problems over his private life, is to sell much of his art collection worth an estimated 3-5 million euros, his auctioneers announced Thursday.
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With 100 days until Asian Games, Hangzhou feels 'alive'
The Asian Games' flame was lit on Thursday to mark 100 days until the competition, with an elaborate ceremony at an ancient Chinese archaeological site that used the sun's rays to set the torch alight.
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Kenya government unveils budget to opposition walkout
Kenyan President William Ruto's government presented its maiden budget to parliament on Thursday but was met with a walkout by protesting opposition MPs.
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North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles, South Korea's military said Thursday, shortly after Pyongyang warned of an "inevitable" response to ongoing US-South Korea joint military drills.
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Cummins coy over Australia team for Ashes opener
Australia captain Pat Cummins said Thursday the Ashes-holders had selected a team for the first Test against England at Edgbaston but refused to reveal the playing XI.
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Ukraine claims gains despite Russia 'powerful resistance'
Kyiv on Thursday reported progress in its counteroffensive on the eastern and southern fronts, despite contending with strong resistance from Russian troops.
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